Can I go back to yarn?

[DesertCrocheter]

So for the past 4 weeks or so, I've been working with thread, making bookmarks for the swap. I needed to make a beach bag for a friend of mine whose birthday is in a few weeks, and she and her boyfriend always go to Cape May in NJ for the Fourth of July and her birthday. So I got out this sugar and cream I'd bought to make the bag, and started crocheting. And felt like I was all thumbs! My fingers and left wrist (I'm a rightie) got tired real quick and I felt like I was crocheting with a crowbar! I've gotten so used to the thread I'm completely spoiled now.

 

Can I ever go back to yarn now??

 

Patty

[RachelG]

I hear ya! I'm a constant thread crocheter, so whenever I try any kind of yarn out for size, it's like trying to manage rope!

[CatsCradleCreations]

Some people do develop a preference of thread over yarn~~my dh's g'ma only does thread. I can do either one, depending on my mood.

 

I do find that switching can be a bit burdomson at times, though.

[xantha]

I think that's part of why I started kn#@tting with yarn... too much trouble converting my hands from crochet thread to crochet yarn, but for some reason I can switch from crochet thread to kn$t yarn, no problem. Heh.

[Katchkan]

Always takes me a bit to adjust going from thread to yarn. Makes me feel like I am working with rope. It helps if I haven't crocheted for a day or so, but not much. It can even feel wierd going from a small thread such as tatting thread to say size 10.

[Julie]

I thought it was absolutely hilarious to pick up yarn again after a couple weeks of nothing but thread. It took a few rows but I was fine again. Maybe I'm the weird one, it didn't bother me so much. It was just kind of strange to watch - such big thread! lol

[vatonc1]

I love switching back and forth- especially if I get bored (or frustrated) with one, I'll switch to the other The first time I switched back to yarn though, I admit it felt a little weird, but now I don't even notice a difference. I think it's like riding a bike...it's something that stays with ya

[Chatty]

I can switch pretty easily, I learned on thread then went to yarn so switching isn't a big problem with me.

 

I guess I'm one of the few who don't notice much of a difference since I've done both for so long.

 

[cajunwhacko]

I just started on thread a month or so ago I guess? I don't have any trouble switching either. It felt a little funny at first, but yesterday I realized that I had switched from size 10 with a #5 hook to two strands of worsted weight and a K, and it felt completely normal.

[Kimberly]

I am one of those people who lose interest in a project rather rapidly, so I always seem to have two projects on me to switch back and forth as needed as I crochet away in the taxi - one is usually a thread project and the other a yarn project!

[mscrocheter]

I'm having a hard time getting used to thread. It's slow going but I'm determined to hang with it.

 

Madelyn

[Katchkan]

I quess why going to yarn from thread feels weird to begin with for me is beacuse I so rarely do use yarn. I probably do a yarn project about twice a year. I am doing one now, the first one since the first of the year.

[klouised]

Sometimes, when I want a break I'll work with yarn. It makes me feel like I am going so much faster, and wooh! it takes less time to get it done. I like that. I'm hooked on thread, though. I like the challenge.

[evelyn]

I learned on thread along time ago then on yarn

I can switch back and forth with no problem I like working with both

[ThreadHeroine]

I learned on thread also! It doesn't take me long to switch hit between thread and yarn but I love working with thread. Especially doilies